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Ford Taurus vs. Acura RSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Acura RSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $8,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $8,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelTaurusTaurusRSX
TrimSELLimitedType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,900 $33,100 $23,845
Base Invoice $26,660 $30,535 $21,754
Leather seating surfaces 1,495    
Rear spoiler 275 275  
Sunroof 995    
Package 201A 800    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335    
Rear spoiler 245 245  
Sunroof 888    
Package 201A 714    
Options (change) 3,565 275 0
Options (change) 3,182 245 0
Destination 795 795 615
Total Price $33,260 $34,170 $24,460
Total Invoice $30,637 $31,575 $22,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,607
Model Year201320132006
ModelTaurusTaurusRSX
TrimSELLimitedType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine288hp V6288hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG19/29 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19215/45-17
Total Price$33,260$34,170$24,460
Adjustments for Features-5,060-4,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,200$29,370$24,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$0
Total Invoice$30,637$31,575$22,369
Adjustments for Features-4,661-4,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,976$27,140$22,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,164$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RSX

Model Year201320132006
ModelTaurusTaurusRSX
TrimSELLimitedType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,180$6,920$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,060$4,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,661-4,4350

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20132006
ModelTaurusRSX
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in101.2 in
Length202.9 in172.4 in
Width76.2 in67.9 in
Height60.7 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.2,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%

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